Source-backed scope
Adult Indian citizen resident and applying in India, AFTER receiving a still-valid Approval in Principle (AIP) for ordinary direct unregulated fixed twelve-month employment, applying for the India national-D visa within the first 60 days of AIP issuance. The AIP remains valid at booking and attendance. The packet is already in English and uses a confirmed hotel/short-rental booking for at least fourteen consecutive nights from prospective arrival. This visa-issuance guide excludes obtaining AIP, hospitality/tourism, healthcare, driving, regulated work, agency work, KEI/SEI/Blue Card, employer-provided accommodation, a long-term lease, family and extensions. Later Malta health, housing, biometrics and permission to work are separate; the visa alone does not authorise work.
- Jurisdiction
- Malta
- Purpose
- Work
- Destination
- Malta
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Adult Indian citizen resident and applying in India, AFTER receiving a still-valid Approval in Principle (AIP) for ordinary direct unregulated fixed twelve-month employment, applying for the India national-D visa within the first 60 days of AIP issuance. The AIP remains valid at booking and attendance. The packet is already in English and uses a confirmed hotel/short-rental booking for at least fourteen consecutive nights from prospective arrival. This visa-issuance guide excludes obtaining AIP, hospitality/tourism, healthcare, driving, regulated work, agency work, KEI/SEI/Blue Card, employer-provided accommodation, a long-term lease, family and extensions. Later Malta health, housing, biometrics and permission to work are separate; the visa alone does not authorise work.
Malta Identità Central Visa Unit / authorised VFS India requirements checked 2026-10-26. Only the category and stage stated above are covered.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original valid AIP and application within its first 60 days | required | visa application | Have the original Identità work-permit/AIP document before booking and present it at VFS; an expired AIP at the appointment is not accepted. The actual India employment checklist requires applying within the first 60 days of AIP issuance. This scope satisfies that shorter local window; the general Identità 180-day guidance is not used to extend it. An appointment reservation does not extend the letter’s validity. AIP permits progression to the visa stage, not starting work. |
| Current five-page national-D application, employment and accommodation details | required | visa application | Use the current India-linked national-D form, Version 3 dated 17 March 2025, fully completed in English and signed. Select employment and give the job title matching the Maltese contract; complete travel, host, hotel address and funding details truthfully. Page 5 has an applicant signature/date area above Declaration 05 and another below it; complete applicable applicant signing areas and the declaration. Parental/legal-guardian and EU-family particulars are conditional, not invented for an ordinary adult. Do not substitute a Schengen application. |
| Original passport, copy and at least eight months’ validity | required | visa application | Bring the original passport and a copy of the valid travel document. The actual employment checklist and current parent require at least eight months’ validity. The employer’s earlier full-passport-upload requirement is a different stage; no universal extra full-passport-copy or notarised-copy set is invented for visa issuance. Follow the actual approval and any personal additional-document request. |
| One 35 × 45 mm white-background photograph plus live capture | required | visa application | Bring one recent paper photograph, no older than six months, with a white background and ICAO-compliant lighting, focus and facial visibility. The linked sheet’s diagram shows 35 × 45 mm; its bright single-colour background rule calls neutral grey ideal, not mandatory, so white can satisfy both instructions with suitable contrast and no shadows. The employment photo tab also states VFS captures a live photograph; that does not replace the paper photo. |
| VFS appointment letter and matching personal contact details | required | visa application | Include the VFS appointment letter, attend the allocated appointment and keep the AIP valid. Write the applicant’s actual email correctly because official communication uses it. A service appointment or paid assistance does not guarantee visa approval. The official parent’s six-to-eight-week processing guidance is a planning indication, not a promised decision or an extension of AIP validity. |
| Full prospective flight itinerary, including all stops | required | visa application | Provide the full prospective itinerary showing the applicant’s name, dates and every stop. The checklist prefers transit outside Schengen; a different transit may require separate entry/transit permission. The parent also requests confirmed air tickets. Clarify the accepted booking evidence before committing to non-refundable travel; do not treat approval or timing as guaranteed. |
| Schengen medical/travel insurance: €30,000 and at least 180 consecutive days | required | visa application | The policy must cover Schengen, at least €30,000 in medical costs and at least 180 consecutive days, valid no later than submission of the visa application. It must state the applicant’s name, surname and passport number. Coverage must not be restricted or linked to the applicant’s place of residence, or require departure only from the policy-issuing country. Supply the benefits table if the certificate does not show the required information. The parent additionally refers to the visa-validity period; ensure the policy covers the requested visa period as well. This is separate from the later €100,000 residence-stage policy. |
| Confirmed accommodation for at least fourteen consecutive arrival nights | required | visa application | For this branch, submit the confirmed hotel/short-term-rental/vacation-rental booking covering at least fourteen consecutive nights from prospective arrival in Malta, with dates and applicant details aligned with the itinerary and form. This is the listed visa alternative. It does not automatically satisfy later residence housing/Housing Authority requirements. Employer free-accommodation declarations and long-term registered leases are separate branches. |
| English packet; do not add unrelated translation or apostille purchases | required | visa application | The actual India checklist requires English documents and directs translations, when needed, to Identità’s approved translator list. This branch assumes the packet is already in English. No universal PCC, fixed bank/ITR history, fresh C5, degree certificate or repeated initial-employer dossier is established by this visa checklist; personal requests remain possible. Do not automatically apply the Expatriates residence-unit authentication wording to every Central Visa Unit item. |
| Separate national visa and VFS charges | recommended | visa application | Current checklist and parent publish €150 standard or €250 extended visa fees, with separate VFS service charges; local currency and payment instructions can change. Optional courier, SMS, lounge and form-filling services are not evidence of eligibility or priority in the visa decision. Verify the current category charges at booking. This guide does not include employer-permit, course or later residence costs. |
| After entry: health clearance, housing, biometrics and work authorisation are separate | recommended | visa application | The specific Still Abroad checklist puts entry-visa/bio-page copies, final health clearance, applicable residence housing/Housing Authority evidence and first-year €100,000 health insurance in the later Malta biometrics section. Follow the actual AIP and any additional request; these are not waived by the visa packet. The visa-stage hotel booking and €30,000/180-day travel policy do not automatically satisfy this separate residence packet. |
| Later Malta health clearance uses the current local screening process | recommended | visa application | For a person who needs health screening, the health authority’s instructions updated 26 May 2026 require tests in Malta and the employer/HR online process from 4 May 2026; emailed paper applications are no longer accepted. Obtain final health approval, not just an application receipt, before booking the Identità appointment. The required tests depend on the person and occupation; this is not an instruction to buy an Indian pre-departure medical certificate. |
| Visa, AIP and biometrics alone do not permit work | recommended | visa application | The actual Identità 2025/26 FAQ says work may begin after biometrics, submission of all required documents and an Interim Receipt including Temporary Authorisation to Work, provided the employee is also registered with Jobsplus. An application, AIP, visa or biometrics appointment alone is insufficient. The card follows separately; observe the actual employer/designation and permission dates. |
Processing route
- Original valid AIP and application within its first 60 daysHave the original Identità work-permit/AIP document before booking and present it at VFS; an expired AIP at the appointment is not accepted. The actual India employment checklist requires applying within the first 60 days of AIP issuance. This scope satisfies that shorter local window; the general Identità 180-day guidance is not used to extend it. An appointment reservation does not extend the letter’s validity. AIP permits progression to the visa stage, not starting work. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Original valid AIP and application within its first 60 days in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Current five-page national-D application, employment and accommodation detailsUse the current India-linked national-D form, Version 3 dated 17 March 2025, fully completed in English and signed. Select employment and give the job title matching the Maltese contract; complete travel, host, hotel address and funding details truthfully. Page 5 has an applicant signature/date area above Declaration 05 and another below it; complete applicable applicant signing areas and the declaration. Parental/legal-guardian and EU-family particulars are conditional, not invented for an ordinary adult. Do not substitute a Schengen application. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Current five-page national-D application, employment and accommodation details in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Original passport, copy and at least eight months’ validityBring the original passport and a copy of the valid travel document. The actual employment checklist and current parent require at least eight months’ validity. The employer’s earlier full-passport-upload requirement is a different stage; no universal extra full-passport-copy or notarised-copy set is invented for visa issuance. Follow the actual approval and any personal additional-document request. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Original passport, copy and at least eight months’ validity in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- One 35 × 45 mm white-background photograph plus live captureBring one recent paper photograph, no older than six months, with a white background and ICAO-compliant lighting, focus and facial visibility. The linked sheet’s diagram shows 35 × 45 mm; its bright single-colour background rule calls neutral grey ideal, not mandatory, so white can satisfy both instructions with suitable contrast and no shadows. The employment photo tab also states VFS captures a live photograph; that does not replace the paper photo. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare One 35 × 45 mm white-background photograph plus live capture in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- VFS appointment letter and matching personal contact detailsInclude the VFS appointment letter, attend the allocated appointment and keep the AIP valid. Write the applicant’s actual email correctly because official communication uses it. A service appointment or paid assistance does not guarantee visa approval. The official parent’s six-to-eight-week processing guidance is a planning indication, not a promised decision or an extension of AIP validity. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare VFS appointment letter and matching personal contact details in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Full prospective flight itinerary, including all stopsProvide the full prospective itinerary showing the applicant’s name, dates and every stop. The checklist prefers transit outside Schengen; a different transit may require separate entry/transit permission. The parent also requests confirmed air tickets. Clarify the accepted booking evidence before committing to non-refundable travel; do not treat approval or timing as guaranteed. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Full prospective flight itinerary, including all stops in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Schengen medical/travel insurance: €30,000 and at least 180 consecutive daysThe policy must cover Schengen, at least €30,000 in medical costs and at least 180 consecutive days, valid no later than submission of the visa application. It must state the applicant’s name, surname and passport number. Coverage must not be restricted or linked to the applicant’s place of residence, or require departure only from the policy-issuing country. Supply the benefits table if the certificate does not show the required information. The parent additionally refers to the visa-validity period; ensure the policy covers the requested visa period as well. This is separate from the later €100,000 residence-stage policy. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Schengen medical/travel insurance: €30,000 and at least 180 consecutive days in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Confirmed accommodation for at least fourteen consecutive arrival nightsFor this branch, submit the confirmed hotel/short-term-rental/vacation-rental booking covering at least fourteen consecutive nights from prospective arrival in Malta, with dates and applicant details aligned with the itinerary and form. This is the listed visa alternative. It does not automatically satisfy later residence housing/Housing Authority requirements. Employer free-accommodation declarations and long-term registered leases are separate branches. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Confirmed accommodation for at least fourteen consecutive arrival nights in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- English packet; do not add unrelated translation or apostille purchasesProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. The actual India checklist requires English documents and directs translations, when needed, to Identità’s approved translator list. This branch assumes the packet is already in English. No universal PCC, fixed bank/ITR history, fresh C5, degree certificate or repeated initial-employer dossier is established by this visa checklist; personal requests remain possible. Do not automatically apply the Expatriates residence-unit authentication wording to every Central Visa Unit item. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare English packet; do not add unrelated translation or apostille purchases in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Separate national visa and VFS chargesCurrent checklist and parent publish €150 standard or €250 extended visa fees, with separate VFS service charges; local currency and payment instructions can change. Optional courier, SMS, lounge and form-filling services are not evidence of eligibility or priority in the visa decision. Verify the current category charges at booking. This guide does not include employer-permit, course or later residence costs. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Separate national visa and VFS charges in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- After entry: health clearance, housing, biometrics and work authorisation are separateProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. The specific Still Abroad checklist puts entry-visa/bio-page copies, final health clearance, applicable residence housing/Housing Authority evidence and first-year €100,000 health insurance in the later Malta biometrics section. Follow the actual AIP and any additional request; these are not waived by the visa packet. The visa-stage hotel booking and €30,000/180-day travel policy do not automatically satisfy this separate residence packet. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare After entry: health clearance, housing, biometrics and work authorisation are separate in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Later Malta health clearance uses the current local screening processProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. For a person who needs health screening, the health authority’s instructions updated 26 May 2026 require tests in Malta and the employer/HR online process from 4 May 2026; emailed paper applications are no longer accepted. Obtain final health approval, not just an application receipt, before booking the Identità appointment. The required tests depend on the person and occupation; this is not an instruction to buy an Indian pre-departure medical certificate. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Later Malta health clearance uses the current local screening process in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Visa, AIP and biometrics alone do not permit workThe actual Identità 2025/26 FAQ says work may begin after biometrics, submission of all required documents and an Interim Receipt including Temporary Authorisation to Work, provided the employee is also registered with Jobsplus. An application, AIP, visa or biometrics appointment alone is insufficient. The card follows separately; observe the actual employer/designation and permission dates. The actual India D checklist requires English. This scope assumes documents already in English. If translation is needed, use the current Identità authorised-translator list; an ordinary agency certificate is not presumed equivalent. The residence-unit foreign-document rules are not automatically assigned as apostille charges to this separate visa packet. 1. Prepare Visa, AIP and biometrics alone do not permit work in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
Official citations
- Malta Identità Central Visa Unit / Expatriates Unit / Jobsplus / authorised VFS IndiaMalta India: actual employment D checklist, Version 3 dated 18 March 2025www.vfsglobal.comLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version malta-employment-stages-20261026-v92
Signed national application; passport at least8months; ICAOphoto; validAIP/applicationfirst60days; VFSappointment; fullitinerary; SchengeninsuranceEUR30000/180consecutivedays validfromsubmission; hotelalternative at least14arrivalnights; Englishdocuments/authorised-listtranslations.
- Malta Identità Central Visa Unit / authorised VFS IndiaMalta Identità Central Visa Unit / authorised VFS India: India to Malta Single Permit employment D visa checklist — after AIPwww.vfsglobal.comLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-malta-work-single-permit-2026-10-26
Current India-linked two-page employment checklist Version3 dated 18 March 2025 and five-page national-D application Version3 dated 17 March 2025 reviewed in full. Both linked photo sheets have identical text; 35×45mm diagram and signature page visually inspected. Current VFS parent and permit-stage instructions reviewed. The narrow first60day/hotel/English scope avoids longer timing and host-certification branches. Later residence insurance and work authorisation remain distinct.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for Malta work automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
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